How to enhance male fertility

It takes only one sperm cell to fertilize an egg. With millions of sperm vying for the chance, you'd think each act of intercourse between you and your partner would have excellent odds of resulting in pregnancy. In fact, it may take many attempts before you succeed, even if you're both healthy and your timing is right — that is, you have sex in the days leading up to ovulation (when the egg is released from the ovary). Here's what you can do to increase your chance of contributing enough hardy, energetic sperm to get the job done.

Instructions

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1. Smoking & excessive alcohol intake is associated with low sperm counts. These habits should be discontinued.
2. Stop using drugs such as body-building steroids & illicit drugs. Other medication such as antihypertensives should also be reviewed in the light of effect on sperm count.
3. Most importantly the frequency of intercourse should be increased, so that chances of conception increase.
4. Men should wear loose fitting underwear and cool clothes and avoid high temperature baths like saunas etc.
5. Take a multivitamin. A daily multivitamin can help provide selenium, zinc and folic acid — trace nutrients that are important for optimal sperm production and function. A multivitamin also usually contains antioxidant vitamins such as C and E, which may help protect sperm from damage.
6. Get regular exercise. Physical activity is good for reproductive health as well as your overall health. But don't overdo it. Men who exercise to exhaustion show a temporary change in hormone levels and a drop in sperm quality.
7. Watch your weight. Too much or too little body fat may disrupt production of reproductive hormones, which can reduce your sperm count and increase your percentage of abnormal sperm. You're most likely to produce lots of high-quality sperm if you maintain a healthy weight.
8. Reduce stress. Researchers are investigating whether stress might interfere with certain hormones needed to produce sperm. Stress can also impair sexual function.
9. It is advisable that when the couple is planning pregnancy, intercourse is done in a proper position and using proper technique. Lubricants such petroleum jelly etc. should be avoided.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay cool. Increased scrotal temperature can impair sperm production. Experts know that hot work environments, tight-fitting underpants, prolonged sitting, and use of laptop computers can all increase scrotal temperature. They are still studying how these activities affect fertility.
• Avoid lubricants during sex. Personal lubricants, lotions and even saliva can interfere with sperm motility.